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Florida is on the verge of repealing what鈥檚 left of a 16-year-old law that puts climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions. Instead, a bill waiting for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature would make energy affordability and availability the main focus.
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About 10,000 single-family households in the state will receive financial help installing rooftop solar. Low-income households could be subsidized 80% to 100%, and those with moderate income 60% to 80%.
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State regulators approved a plan that will trim Florida Power & Light customers鈥 monthly bills because of lower-than-expected natural gas costs, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. said they will seek similar reductions.
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Emails show the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested wording that would have banned all wind energy in the state.
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There's a booming interest across Florida to turn cow manure and urban sewage into "renewable" gas. But such experimental projects come at considerable costs that are now being considered by Florida lawmakers.
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An innovative process now in operation at the Larson Dairy farm just north of Lake Okeechobee helps reduce the climate impact of his dairy herd by capturing and cleaning methane locked in manure and sending it to a natural gas pipeline near the farm.
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PolitiFact rounded up some of the claims that could resurface as Republican presidential candidates take the stage in Milwaukee on Aug. 23. Trump announced he will not be participating in the debate, citing his lead in the polls.
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Florida Power and Light will increase rates in the state by up to 10.3%, after the Florida Public Service Commission, which regulates private utilities, approved rate increases for three electric companies that serve the state.
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FPL filed a petition at the state Public Service Commission that would trim increases proposed to take effect in April. FPL鈥檚 filing came two days after Duke Energy Florida filed a similar petition based on natural-gas prices.
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The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in two challenges to the Florida Public Service Commission鈥檚 approval in late 2021 of the four-year settlement, which began increasing FPL customers鈥 rates last year.
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The Florida Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over Florida Power and Light's increased rates.